Useful Links for your BWCA Adventure

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness*
BWCAW Permits
Superior National Forest
BWCAW Forum
Map to Kawishiwi Lodge & Lake One Canoes

State of Minnesota
Online fishing license sales
Department of Natural Resources
Regulations, licenses, permits
Fire information & permits
Road conditions (DOT)
Minnesota Tourism

* We are a Cooperator with the USDA Forest Service under the Superior National Forest. We issue permits into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. To preserve the wilderness, visitors to the BWCAW must follow certain regulations.

      Ely Local Resources
      City of Ely
      Ely Chamber of Commerce
      Ely's Northland Market
      Zup's Food Market
      Ely's farmers' market

      Ely Tourism & Recreation
      Ely travel guide
      Ely bike rentals
      North American Bear Center
      International Wolf Center
      The "Root Beer Lady" Museum
      Ely-Winton History Museum
      Ely Greenstone Public Art
      Ely Nordic Sky Club
      Bois ForteChippewa Heritage Center
      Soudan Underground Mine State Park
      Minnesota Discovery Center & Iron Range Museum